Although several studies have been conducted on the Shroud of Turināa length of linen alleged to be the burial garment of Jesusāthese tests have been inconclusive regarding the shroudās authenticity. The Vatican has encouraged scientists to conduct further investigations of the shroudās authenticity, and the church recommended that Christians continue to venerate the shroud as an inspiring image of Christ. Nonetheless, the Roman Catholic Church has not made any official pronouncements concerning whether the shroud is truly a relic of Christ.
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